Multiplication Word Problems

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What is multiplication?

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Multiplication is a mathematical operation where a number is added to itself a certain number of times. For example, 3 multiplied by 4 (3 x 4) means adding 3 four times: 3 + 3 + 3 + 3 = 12.

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What does the term 'product' mean in multiplication?

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The product is the result of multiplying two or more numbers together. For example, in 5 x 6 = 30, the product is 30.

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How do you solve a multiplication word problem?

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To solve a multiplication word problem, identify the numbers involved, determine what is being asked, and then multiply the relevant numbers.

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If a box has 8 rows of apples and each row has 6 apples, how many apples are there in total?

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48 apples (8 x 6 = 48).

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What is an array in multiplication?

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An array is a visual representation of multiplication using rows and columns. For example, 3 rows of 4 objects each can represent 3 x 4.

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What is the commutative property of multiplication?

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The commutative property states that changing the order of the numbers in multiplication does not change the product. For example, 4 x 5 = 5 x 4.

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What is a factor in multiplication?

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A factor is a number that is multiplied by another number to get a product. For example, in 7 x 3, both 7 and 3 are factors.

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If there are 5 packs of stickers and each pack has 10 stickers, how many stickers are there in total?

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50 stickers (5 x 10 = 50).

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What is the distributive property of multiplication?

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The distributive property states that a number multiplied by a sum can be distributed to each addend. For example, 3 x (4 + 2) = 3 x 4 + 3 x 2.

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How can you check your multiplication answer?

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You can check your multiplication answer by using division. If 6 x 4 = 24, then 24 ÷ 6 should equal 4.